When you think of a hero, who do you think of? A firefighter? A police officer? A character with superhuman powers, a mask, and a cape? Well, the truth is that heroes come in all forms. They can be men or women, rich or poor, or old or young. In fact, some of the most heroic acts in the world have actually been performed by kids!

In honor of courageous kids everywhere – from those who risk their lives with big feats to those who quietly perform selfless, compassionate acts every day of their lives – here are some great stories of kids going above and beyond to save the day!